Changes in cardiopulmonary exercise capacity and limitations 3–12 months after COVID-19

Abstract

1 year after hospital discharge for COVID-19, the majority (77%), had normal exercise capacity. Only every fourth had exercise intolerance and in these circulatory limiting factors were more common than ventilator factors. Deconditioning was common. <i>V</i>'_O₂ _peak and oxygen pulse improved significantly from 3 months.